Chargers' UDFA Brandon Facyson has opportunity to shine after loss of Verrett

Cornerback Jason Verrett is out for yet another season after tearing his Achilles on Friday. The loss of Verrett opens up a hole that must be filled during training camp and the preseason.

For many players that went undrafted and are lesser known than the seven players selected in the draft, it could be difficult to stand out. But the Bolts have a track record of finding diamonds in the rough every year. CB Brandon Facyson is an UDFA out of Virginia Tech who is motivated to earn that by showing what he is capable of on the field.

Standing at 6-foot-2 and 203 pounds, Facyson is a long press-man coverage CB, which makes him an ideal scheme fit for what Los Angeles covets in their defense. He has good length and playmaking ability and his collegiate stats show just that. The former Hokie amassed 131 tackles (91 solo), 39 passes defensed, nine tackles for loss and five interceptions.

Despite having some of the league’s best corners in Casey Hayward, Trevor Williams and Desmond King, the Chargers can never have too many defensive backs. Facyson is ready to prove his worth to the team and try to make the 53-man roster.

Other notable names fighting for a spot include Michael Davis, Tony Brown and Craig Mager.